Five arrested in massive catalytic‑converter theft operation spanning L.A. and Orange County

A three‑month investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has uncovered one of the largest catalytic‑converter theft operations ever reported in Southern California, linking dozens of thefts across multiple north‑county cities to a coordinated criminal enterprise involving dismantling, storage, shipping, and resale of stolen converters. On Sept. 3, 2026…
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